Which one of the following will result in standing waves?
A)the superposition of waves that travel with different speeds
B)the superposition of identical waves that travel in the same direction
C)the superposition of identical waves that travel in opposite directions
D)the superposition of nearly identical waves of slightly different amplitudes
E)the superposition of nearly identical waves of slightly different frequencies

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Standing waves are formed by the superposition of identical waves that travel in opposite directions. This is because when waves of the same frequency and amplitude travel in opposite directions, they interfere constructively at some points and destructively at others. The points of constructive interference form nodes and the points of destructive interference form antinodes, creating a pattern of standing waves.

Which One of the Following Will Result in Standing Waves